Ladybird decline driven by 'invading' harlequin

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0200

Ladybirds native to the UK and other European countries are declining fast as the invasive harlequin species spreads, scientists have shown.

Researchers found that seven out of the eight native British species they studied have declined, with issues also identified in Belgium and Switzerland.

Japan: After the earthquake and tsunami, back to school

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0200

It is early morning and the children of Ishinomaki are on their way to school. Small groups walking on foot, leather knapsacks on their backs.

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Ladybird decline driven by 'invading' harlequin

Japan: After the earthquake and tsunami, back to school